Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

Original Article

Use, Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs of Medication During Pregnancy in Malaysia

Ahmad Habeeb Hattab Dala Ali Alani, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Azyyati Mohd Suhaimi, Ali Haider Mohammed

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(6):373-379. Published online December 22, 2020

Objectives

This study aimed to assess medication use in pregnant women in Malaysia by measuring use, knowledge, awareness, and beliefs about medications.

Methods

This was an observational, cross-sectional study involving a total of 447 pregnant women who attended the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Malaysia. A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect participant data.

Results

Most of pregnant women had taken...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2020.11.6.05

Effects of Anti-Smoking Public Service Announcements on the Attitudes of Korean College Students toward Smoking

Kyoung Won Cho, Jakyoung Lee, Ji-hye Ryu, Soo Jeong Kim

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2017;8(6):397-404. Published online December 31, 2017

Cited By 1

Objectives

This study aimed to identify the effects of anti-smoking public service announcements on the attitudes of Korean college students toward smoking.

Methods

This study involved students via convenience sampling from seven universities who were randomly assigned to four groups. All groups completed a preliminary questionnaire, before being shown a public service announcement twice, and then completed a post viewing questionnaire.

Results

For announcements with...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2017.8.6.07

Knowledge Management Enablers and Process in Hospital Organizations

Hyun-Sook Lee

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2017;8(1):26-33. Published online February 28, 2017

Cited By 5

Objectives

This research aimed to investigate the effects of knowledge management enablers, such as organizational structure, leadership, learning, information technology systems, trust, and collaboration, on the knowledge management process of creation, storage, sharing, and application.

Methods

Using data from self-administered questionnaires in four Korean tertiary hospitals, this survey investigated the main organizational factors affecting the knowledge management process in these organizations. A total...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2017.8.1.04

AIDS Awareness: Indispensible Prerequisite Among Fishermen Population

Swapna B. Shetty, Darshan D. Divakar, M.H.N. Dalati, Sajith Vellappally, Sukumaran Anil, Marey A. Alshehry, Baher Felemban, Al S. Mamdouh, Obaid A. Alshahrani

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2016;7(5):327-333. Published online October 31, 2016

Cited By 2

Objectives Fishermen are among the most vulnerable groups for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS with reported high prevalence. Poor knowledge base has been evidenced by a few studies. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among fishermen of the Kutch coast, Gujarat, India. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 950 fishermen of the Kutch coast, in the months...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2016.09.003

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Informed Consent Among Private Dental Practitioners in Bathinda City, Punjab, India

Vivek V. Gupta, Nagesh Bhat, Kailash Asawa, Mridula Tak, Salil Bapat, Pulkit Chaturvedi

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2015;6(2):73-78. Published online April 30, 2015

Cited By 3

Objectives A study was conducted with the purpose to assess the knowledge and attitude towards informed consent among private dental practitioners in Bathinda City, Punjab, India. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among all private dental practitioners in Bathinda City. A self-administered structured questionnaire consisting of 14 items was used to assess their knowledge and attitude regarding informed consent. The response format was...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2014.12.005

Factors Affecting Hospital Employees' Knowledge Sharing Intention and Behavior, and Innovation Behavior

Hyun Sook Lee, Seong Ae Hong

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2014;5(3):148-155. Published online June 30, 2014

Cited By 17

Objectives To investigate the factors affecting employees' knowledge sharing intention, knowledge sharing behavior, and innovation behavior of the four top-ranked university hospitals in South Korea. Methods Data were collected from employees at three university hospitals in Seoul, Korea and one university hospital in Gyeonggi-Do, Korea through self-administered questionnaires. The survey was conducted from May 29, 2013 to July 17, 2013. A total of...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2014.04.006

Articles

Changes in Human Immunodeficiency Virusrelated Knowledge and Stigmatizing Attitudes among Korean Adolescents from 2006 to 2011

Aeree Sohn, SungBok Park

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2012;3(2):107-112. Published online June 30, 2012

Cited By 8

Objectives This study assessed the prevalence and changes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) knowledge and stigmatizing attitudes in 2006, 2008, and 2011. Methods Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2006, 2008, and 2011. A cross-sectional sample of high school students in Seoul, South Korea was targeted. A self-administered questionnaire measuring general and transmission and discriminatory attitudes was used. Results Misconceptions about casual contact were widespread,...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2012.04.006

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Stigmatizing Attitudes, and Related Behaviors and Factors that Affect Stigmatizing Attitudes against HIV/AIDS among Korean Adolescents

Aeree Sohn, SungBok Park

Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2012;3(1):24-30. Published online December 31, 2011

Cited By 24

Objectives This study examined the sex differentials for specific aspects of knowledge regarding HIV, stigmatizing attitudes toward people with HIV/AIDS (PWHAs) and sexual behavior. In addition, the factors that affect stigmatizing attitudes toward PWHAs were investigated. Methods The population of this study comprised of senior high students in Seoul, Korea. Eight high schools were selected randomly and 1566 adolescents participated in the survey....

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2012.01.004

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